About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Civil CAD Designer 2, we'll count on you to:

• With occasional assistance from project engineers and managers, produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software
• Produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphical representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software with intermittent assistance from project engineers and managers.
• Have great communication skills to effectively coordinate with project design teams consisting of Engineers, CAD Designers and Technicians to successfully complete a project.
• Possess a strong sense of ownership and cooperate well with a team to produce great products on time and on budget.
• Have a strong independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn from senior CAD and engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

• Associates / Certificate in CAD Drafting or Civil Technology or satisfactory work experience.

• A minimum of 5 years working experience in the use of AutoCAD with civil engineering/site development projects.

• Requires good working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, InRoads, LDD, construction documents and technical knowledge.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

• Proficiency in learning and following client drafting, pentable, and layer control standards.

• Proficiency in developing, modifying, and compiling a set of design drawings, including the following sections: General, Surveying, Plan and Profile, Civil Details, Mechanical Details, Electrical and Instrumentation

• Possess an understanding about implementing specific project design criteria.

• An Attitude and Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with utilizing survey data to develop a terrain model (site grading)
• Familiarity with modifying breaklines and TINs of the existing terrain to create a finish grade model.
• Have experience with AutoCAD pressure pipe and gravity pipe networks (for drainage, sewer, water).
• Experience with using AutoCAD corridors for roadway design.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.